Record ID: IOW-E102A1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal (c. 1600-c. 1800).
This single disc has a raised design consisting of a lion passant with 'I' behind, all within a beaded circle. The rear face is plain. There is no indication of a joining strip.
Diameter: 11.0mm; thickness: 1.3mm. Weight: 0.67g.
Such seals were used to mark the duty due to be paid on bolts of cloth. Heraldic devices such as this are common on Post-Restoration royal seals. Consequently, the seal was probably issued between the reigns of Charles II (1660-1685) and George I (1714-1727) when the alnage system was aboli…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Sunday 6th May 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D8A85C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper-alloy composite hollow button with an iron wire loop (c. 1940-c. 1945).
The front and back are convex and the front has a pressed design of the seal of the United States of America. The American bald eagle has outstretched wings. It has a shield bearing thirteen stripes on its breast. The eagle grasps an olive branch in its right talon and a bundle of thirteen arrows (bolts) in its left talon. The olive branch and arrows are symbols for the power of peace and war. Above the eagle's head is a cloud containing thirteen stars which form a constellation representi…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Sunday 6th May 2018Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D5D30B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered Halfgroat, probably of Edward IV (second reign) c. 1471 - 1483 AD. Obverse with facing crowned bust with 'C' on chest. The reverse has the long cross dividing the inscriptions with three pellets to each quadrant. The initial mark of the rose. The coin has lost a significant section of the rim from the 12 to 3 o'clock when seen on the obverse side. (North 1991: 93, ref: 1638, Type XVIII/XX).
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018Spatial data recorded.